8 Documentary History

1936: The Popular Front, Between Joy and Anger

2026
Trailer
This brief period in French history (1934–1938), known as the “Popular Front,” has left an indelible mark on the nation's collective memory. Set against the backdrop of a polarized and divided France, this film chronicles a social and cultural revolution, traveling back in time to uncover the places, testimonies, and hidden archives of this formative experience that permanently transformed French society.
Release Date
2026-04-30
Status
Released
Original Title
1936, le Front Populaire, entre joie et colères
Original Language
FR
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Hauteville Productions, France Télévisions, Procirep-Angoa
Overview
This brief period in French history (1934–1938), known as the “Popular Front,” has left an indelible mark on the nation's collective memory. Set against the backdrop of a polarized and divided France, this film chronicles a social and cultural revolution, traveling back in time to uncover the places, testimonies, and hidden archives of this formative experience that permanently transformed French society.
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